Where homes are affordable

Named for the butterflies that populated the area when discovered by French settlers in the 19th century, this Omaha suburb attracts a range of businesses, including PayPal and insurer LandAmerica and data manager InfoUSA. Omaha-based TD Ameritrade has expressed an interest in developing a suburban office campus here.

Recreational opportunities within Papillion include the Halleck Nature Trail, which winds through the city, several local parks and a new library. The average listing price for a three-bedroom home here is about $154,000. --B.B.

See complete data and interactive map for Papillion

NEXT: Martinez, GA